Testimonials

"I went to Off the Map for my first tattoo and it was an amazing experience. When I was looking into places to get tattooed I was worried I'd be stuck going to some grungy, heavy-metal type shop. But then I found Off the Map and the atmosphere th…

My name is Nick -the Tailor-. I studied design at Penn State University and now work as a tattoo artist, freelance illustrator, and designer in Philadelphia. My style has a basis in traditional western tattooing (old school), but over time has developed to include the colors and details that are missing in many traditional designs. Rather than simply using shadows to create depth, I incorporate color theory and design principles into every piece I create.